Michigan Family Physician of the Year
The Michigan Family Physician of the Year award is presented to a physician who exemplifies the tradition and contributions of the family physician to the health of Michigan residents.
Eligibility
- Nominee must be an active MAFP member in good standing. (All previously nominated physicians who were not selected are eligible for reconsideration; however, this requires re-nomination.)
- Nominee must be a practicing family physician.
- MAFP members, colleagues, hospital administrators, family medicine residency programs, family medicine departments, patients, and community members are invited to submit nominations.
Submit a Nomination
- Complete the nomination form by March 1
- Submit* to MAFP by March 1 the following:
- Letters of reccomendation from patients, colleagues, hospital administrators, and/or community organizations
- CV
- Additional materials that will help in the decision-making process
*Email to [email protected]; fax to 517.347.1289; or mail to: MAFP, Attn: Academy Awards, 2164 Commons Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864.
Past Award Winners
2021 |
Pamela Rockwell, DO, FAAFP (Ann Arbor) |
2020 |
Lynn Gray, MD, MPH, FAAFP** (Berrien Springs) |
2019 |
James Applegate, MD, FAAFP
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2018 |
E. Chris Bush, MD, FAAFP
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2017 |
Christopher Pogliano, MD, FAAFP
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2016 |
Scott Yaekle, MD
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2015 |
Wasim Rathur, MD
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2014 |
Mary Rupp, MD
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2013 |
Zahid Sheikh, MD
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2012 |
Stefani A. Hudson, MD
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2011 |
Donald Fitch, MD
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2009 |
Mitch Karey, MD
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2008 |
James E. Hubbard, MD
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2007 |
Douglas L. Colberg, MD, FAAFP**
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2006 |
Louis L. Constan, MD, FAAFP
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2005 |
Steve Pollens, MD
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2003 |
Michael L. Szymanski, MD
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2002 |
Michael S. Grossman, MD
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2001 |
Peter S. Thoms, MD, FAAFP
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2000 |
Jerry S. Walden, MD, FAAFP
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1999 |
B.J. Woodley, MD
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1998 |
Loretta M. Leja, MD
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1997 |
Samuel R. Dismond, Jr., MD, FAAFP**
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1996 |
William L. Smith, MD
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1995 |
Lloyd E. Appell, MD
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1994 |
John Picone, DO
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1993 |
Ralph A. Cram, MD, FAAFP
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1992 |
Louis E. Sanford
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1991 |
Robert E. Paxton, MD, FAAFP
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1990 |
L. Edmond (Ted) Eary, Jr., MD, FAAFP
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**Deceased |